Crypto Morning Brief: Hong Kong Plans to Expand Gold Storage Capacity; Binance to Launch Tesla Stock Perpetual Contracts
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Crypto Morning Brief: Hong Kong Plans to Expand Gold Storage Capacity; Binance to Launch Tesla Stock Perpetual Contracts
Hong Kong digital bank Mox Bank has been approved to upgrade its Type 1 license to permit trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
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Yesterday’s Market Highlights
Spot Gold Breaks Above $5,100
According to Bitget data, spot gold surged past $5,100 per troy ounce during intraday trading, rising over $110—more than 2%—within the day. (Jinshi)
Trump: To Raise Reciprocal Tariffs on South Korea from 15% to 25%
According to Jinshi data, U.S. President Trump stated on social media: “The South Korean National Assembly has failed to fulfill the agreement reached with the United States. President Lee Jae-myung and I concluded a mutually beneficial agreement on July 30, 2025, and reaffirmed its terms during my visit to South Korea on October 29, 2025. Why has the South Korean National Assembly yet to ratify this agreement? Since the historic trade agreement between us remains unratified by the South Korean National Assembly—a body vested with such authority—I hereby announce an increase in reciprocal tariffs on South Korean automobiles, timber, pharmaceuticals, and all other goods from 15% to 25%.”
Hong Kong Digital Bank Mox Bank Approved to Upgrade Type 1 License for Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading
According to the Hong Kong Economic Journal, Hong Kong digital bank Mox Bank announced it has received regulatory approval to upgrade its Type 1 license, enabling it to offer virtual asset trading services via integrated accounts. At present, only USD-denominated Bitcoin and Ethereum trades are supported. Trading fees are tiered across four membership levels: the lowest-tier Basic members incur a 1.25% virtual asset trading commission, while the top-tier Elite members pay just 0.5%.
Mox Bank is the second digital bank in Hong Kong approved for virtual asset trading. Last July, ZA Bank launched cryptocurrency trading services supporting HKD- or USD-denominated transactions in BTC, ETH, SOL, LINK, and others.
BlackRock Files Application with SEC to Launch iShares Bitcoin Yield ETF
According to The Block, BlackRock has filed registration documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. The fund intends to hold Bitcoin directly to track spot prices, while generating income from option premiums via an actively managed covered call strategy—primarily selling call options on its existing IBIT Bitcoin ETF, and potentially referencing other Bitcoin-related ETP indices when necessary.
Binance to Launch Tesla Stock Perpetual Contract on January 28
Per its official announcement, Binance will launch the TSLAUSDT stock perpetual contract on January 28, 2026, at 14:30 UTC, offering up to 5x leverage.
Aperture Finance and SwapNet Attacked via Unaudited/Non-Open-Source Smart Contracts; ~$17M Stolen
According to GoPlus monitoring, Aperture Finance and SwapNet were compromised through arbitrary-call vulnerabilities in their unaudited and non-open-source smart contracts, resulting in approximately $17 million stolen. Of this, Aperture Finance lost around $10 million and SwapNet around $7 million.
SlowMist: Clawdbot Gateway Exposure Puts Numerous API Keys and Private Chat Logs at Risk
23pds, Chief Information Security Officer at SlowMist, posted on X stating that the Clawdbot gateway poses an exposure risk, leaving hundreds of API keys and private chat logs vulnerable to attack. Unauthenticated instances are exposed to the internet, and multiple code flaws could enable credential theft and remote code execution.
Hong Kong: Pushing for Expansion of Gold Storage Capacity by Airport Authority and Financial Institutions, Targeting >2,000 Tonnes Within Three Years
According to WallStreetCN, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated that the government is promoting expansion of gold storage capacity in Hong Kong by the Airport Authority and financial institutions, targeting over 2,000 tonnes within three years to establish Hong Kong as a globally trusted gold storage hub.
Hong Kong SFC Adds “Ju.com” to Warning List of Suspicious Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong officially added “Ju.com” to its warning list of suspicious virtual asset trading platforms, citing suspected unlicensed operations.
Zerohash in $250M Funding Talks, Valuation Reaches $1.5B
According to CoinDesk, blockchain infrastructure firm Zerohash is negotiating a $250 million funding round, valuing the company at $1.5 billion. The company recently withdrew from acquisition talks with Mastercard to remain independently operated. Mastercard is still considering a strategic investment in Zerohash, and discussions continue.
Zerohash previously closed its $104 million Series D-2 round last October, led by Interactive Brokers, at a $1 billion valuation.
NEO Co-Founder Erik Zhang Publicly Calls for Da Hongfei’s Resignation
Following a meeting between Erik Zhang and Da Hongfei, Zhang publicly urged Da Hongfei to step down from his leadership role in the NEO ecosystem. During the meeting, Da Hongfei rejected Zhang’s three minimum demands: establishing an effective financial oversight mechanism, abandoning the EON project—which directly competes with NEO—and authorizing Zhang to publish information via NEO’s official channels. Zhang stated that NEO has been in sustained decline under Da Hongfei’s leadership, and this refusal to cooperate signals Da Hongfei’s lack of genuine intent to enhance NEO’s value.
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